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Cabo de Santo Agostinho
Spend 1–2 days: beach hopping and historic sites; reachable by bus or car from Recife (≈45 km (28 mi)).Spend 1–2 days: beach hopping and historic sites; reachable by bus or car from Recife (≈28 mi (45 km)).
Cabo de Santo Agostinho is a coastal town in Pernambuco, 45 km south of Recife. Its main draw are several tropical beaches and a handful of colonial sugar‑cane plantation sites. A short stay lets you sample the shoreline and historic ruins before returning to Recife or heading to nearby Porto de Galinhas.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Sep–Mar (drier, sunny)
- avoid Apr–Aug (more rain, cooler)
- Airport
- REC
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 7Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Brazil ↗US, Canadian and Australian citizens need an e-visa (about US$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Cabo de Santo Agostinho190 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Cabo de Santo Agostinho, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).Brazil-wide
- SIM or eSIMVivo, Claro and TIM cover the country; buying a prepaid SIM needs a passport and sometimes a CPF — an eSIM before you fly is easier.Brazil-wide
- Tap waterDo not drink tap water; filtered water is provided in most homes and hotels.Brazil-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10% service (serviço) usually on the bill; optional but normal.Brazil-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/N. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 127 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Brazil-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; watch belongings on busy beaches and use reputable transport operators.
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- RestroomsPut toilet paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.Brazil-wide
- Emergency numbers190 police · 192 ambulance · 193 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysCarnival shuts many businesses for several days; museums often close on Mondays.Brazil-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckREC Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (About 45 km (28 mi) north; transfer time ~45 min (check).).REC Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (About 28 mi (45 km) north; transfer time ~45 min (check).).
- Getting aroundBus or taxi between beaches and town centre; car recommended for visiting multiple sites in a day.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- REC Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (About 45 km (28 mi) north; transfer time ~45 min (check).)REC Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (About 28 mi (45 km) north; transfer time ~45 min (check).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
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Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Sep–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Cabo de Santo Agostinho: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
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Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Bus or taxi between beaches and town centre; car recommended for visiting multiple sites in a day.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: ≈1 h
Bus from Cabo station to Recife, about 45 km (28 mi), 1 hBus from Cabo station to Recife, about 28 mi (45 km), 1 h
City offers museums, historic centre and nightlife.
Door to door: ≈1 h 15 min
Bus to Recife then urban bus or taxi, total ≈1 h 15 min
Colonial architecture and craft markets.
Door to door: ≈1 h
Bus north from Cabo, 40 km (25 mi), about 1 hBus north from Cabo, 25 mi (40 km), about 1 h
Famous beach with natural pools.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Vila Galé Eco Resort do Cabo
Beachfront resort near Suape Bay; breakfast included.
Canarius D'Gaibu
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La Casita
Hostel in Vila de Nazaré, walking distance to multiple beaches (check).
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- R$120–180 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$180–300 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- High
- R$300 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Bus schedules can vary on weekends; check the latest timetable at the bus station.
- Some historic sites have limited opening hours; verify before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Cabo de Santo Agostinho. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Sep–Mar (drier, sunny) · avoid Apr–Aug (more rain, cooler) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add car‑rental package from Recife airport to Cabo (incl. insurance).
- Create walking clusters: beaches, historic plantation sites, Vila de Nazaré.
Sources
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